Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Finally...after a nearly 10 month wait...Part DEUX of the two part opener of the Flagler's Few series is available for soft release. May I proudly present, Flagler's Few and Victor's Revenge. Available currently ONLY on Lulu Marketplace.

This book gives you the exciting conclusion to the events from Reaper of Saint George Street. In this book you'll discover the secrets of Claire's past, the identity of the Reaper and what Victor's true agenda is...

Not only that, but can a skeptic, a witch, a pirate and a comic nerd really get along?

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

In case anyone is wondering why Flagler's Few and Victor's Revenge is not up and available for online purchase yet, it is because I'm making corrections and it's unfortunately taking me longer then I wanted. I apologize for the delay and promise to have it out as soon as possible! Things have been pretty hectic on my end...

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Since SYFY's Ghost Hunters came on the air back in 2005, I've been a fan, especially when comparing it to the other paranormal reality shows (all of which fall short on the validity but overdose on the theatrics). However, it does get frustrating being lumped in with all the crazy people who became investigators BECAUSE of Ghost Hunters. Every now and again it just irks me to be asked "Did you get into ghosts because of Jason and Grant?"...ugh.

But, one thing consistently bugged me...and that was why haven't the boys and girls of TAPS returned to Savannah, Georgia? One of the top three most haunted cities in the nation (and my current residence). At first I suspected something underhanded went on at the Sorrell-Weed House (known in their first annual Halloween Special as the "Bader House", which interestingly enough isn't featured on ANY of their DVDs). I thought maybe someone played a trick on them, or that the famous hospitality of the south fell short when they visited the Coastal Empire. Since then they have not returned to Savannah, and I thought maybe they never would...

However, that theory has recently been thrown out the window. A friend and current producer for the show contacted me a month ago asking for any advice on local cases. I immediately referred to her some locations, including a professional friend of mine who's house has been featured on a number of shows and on Robert Redford's film The Legend of Bagger Vance. Within a month, TAPS has set up a scheduled investigation and last night that investigation took place...

As you can see the house is beautiful. I don't want to give away too much information about the case for fear of incurring the network's, production company's and of course Jay and Grant's wrath, but the house does have a prominent haunting of which it's owner says has no problem presenting itself on cue.

Personally, it's a pretty big deal for me. As a paranormal investigator it's very exciting to be able to say I had a hand in a high profile investigation like this. I myself will be conducting an investigation into this home in the upcoming months. Look for this investigation and many more in the upcoming episodes of Ghost Hunters, only on SYFY...

BIO

Andre Frattino is a published illustrator, author and storyteller. He graduated from SCAD in 2009 with a BFA in Sequential Art and in 2012 earned his MA in Art Education from the University of Florida. Andre has worked as a freelance illustrator with clients ranging from Firehouse Subs to Puppy Punch Productions to Mascot Books. He currently works with Pineapple Press, who continue to publish his paranormal graphic novel series, The Flagler's Few.